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Srinagar, July 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Education Department is facing mounting criticism from parents and educatorsover its revised school schedule meant to counter the ongoingheatwave. The newly announced hybrid model, combining early school hours with mandatory post-school online classes, is being slammed as impractical, burdensome, and out of touch with ground realities. Under the updated directive, schools within municipal areas are to function from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm, while those outside ...Read More >
Chennai: Trumpeting his agricultural roots and claiming familiarity with the woes of the pastoral community. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami kicked started his State-wide election tour on Monday by offering prayers at the Vanabadrakaliamman temple in Mettupalayam and raising the slogan 'Save People, Redeem Tamil Nadu' (Makkalai Kaapom, Tamilagan Meetpom). After invoking divine blessings, Palaniswami's maiden rendezvous was a group of farmers, weavers and brick makers, who were w ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 07: Advisor to Prime Minister, Tarun Kapoor, undertook a comprehensive review of development trajectory of Jammu and Kashmir, spanning energy, health, infrastructure, urban renewal, connectivity and governance reforms during a high-level meeting convened on Monday.According to a statement issued here, the meeting brought together Administrative Secretaries of the UT government and senior officials from various central agencies implementing mega projects across the region.The Advis ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 7: In a remarkable show of community spirit and humanitarian service, 215 units of blood were donated on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashura during a camp organised by the Helping Hands Care Foundation J&K, at Alamgari Bazar, Srinagar.The blood donation drive, held in collaboration with the Blood Bank of Lal Ded Hospital, coincided with the Ashura procession, which marks the solemn remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his compani ...Read More >
Dehradun, Jul 6 (PTI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that public cooperation is needed along with government's efforts to ban forced religious conversions in the backdrop of a demographic change in the state. Addressing the programme 'Developed Uttarakhand @2047, Samuhik Samvad With Ex-Servicemen' here, Dhami said that his government has taken bold steps, including strict action against land encroachment, Uniform Civil Code along, and implementing strict anti-riot ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 06:Thousands of Shia mourners (azadars) gathered in the streets of Srinagar on Sunday to participate in Ashura processions, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala over 1,300 years ago. The solemn observances, marking the 10th day of Muharram, were attended by a large number of devotees, including prominent political leaders.Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who participated in the mourning rituals, joined the procession at BotaK ...Read More >
Baramulla, Jul 5: Hundreds of mourners from Delina and its neighbouring villages Saturday participated in the Muharram procession, the 9th day of the month of Muharram-Ul-Haram at Delina area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The procession was one of the series of processions being held in the month of Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar. Dressed in black and carrying flags bearing religious inscriptions, participants from the villages of Hygam, Bulgam, Bohripora, Syedpora, Uri ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 05: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday directed officials to implement comprehensive safety measures for vehicles involved in the AmarnathYatra, after a bus accident near Chanderkote in Ramban district left 36 pilgrims injured. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, when a bus carrying pilgrims to Pahalgam reportedly lost control due to brake failure and collided with four other vehicles in the convoy. The buses were part of a group f ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 05: On the eve of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhaand Chief minister Omar Abdullah recalled the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said: "The sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala, and their steadfast commitment to the universal ideals of justice and human dignity continue to inspire the humanity to uphold the values of unity, social harmony and righteousness. On ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 05: The number of Amarnathyatris has been steadily increasing since the pilgrimage began from the Base Camp at Jammu on July 2. Today, a total of 6,979 pilgrims left YatriNiwas early in the morning to embark on the holy annual pilgrimage. According to official figures, 6,979 pilgrims departed from Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp in 312 vehicles. This marks the highest number of vehicles used so far during this year's yatra. The convoy included escort vehicles and ambulances to ensure the s ...Read More >
Kulgam, July 05: Mohammad Yusuf Tarigami, MLA Kulgamon Saturday said that people's right to know, effectuated by asking questions and demanding answers from the public authorities is the very essence of accountable governance. Presiding over the sensitization seminar organised jointly by J&K RTI Movement, CHRI and civil society of Kulgam, Tarigami said that asking questions and demanding answers from the government are not acts of anarchy. "RTI is not about making allegations or false imputation ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 05: Jamal Siddiqui, National President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Front, has welcomed the enactment of the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, which came into effect on Saturday following the government's official notification. Siddiqui said the new legislation will significantly benefit the Muslim community by ensuring better management and protection of Waqf properties.In a statement issued here, the BJP minority leader said that the Act's implementation will facilitate rapid ...Read More >
Noida, Jul 4 (PTI) Police arrested three accused on Friday night for allegedly 'digitally arresting' a elderly woman advocate living in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh and defrauding her of more than Rs 3.29 crore, an official said. According to an official of the Cyber Crime Police Station, Hemantika Vahi, in her complaint filed on Tuesday, alleged that on June 10, she received a phone call where the caller informed that that four bank accounts had been opened using her Aadha ...Read More >
SRINAGAR,JULY 04: Emphasising the Government of India's commitment to developing Jammu & Kashmir as a horticultural epicenter, and aligning with the broader national vision of "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) and "Viksit Jammu Kashmir," Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today underscored the dynamic transformation of the region's agricultural landscape. His remarks were made during the 6th Convocation Ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), held in ...Read More >
Pulwama, July 04: Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Friday defended India's decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty, describing it as a crucial move to secure the country's rights over the Sindhu (Indus) waters. Speaking to the media at Khonmoh, on the outskirts of Srinagar, after attending the LakhpatiDidiSammelan, Chouhan reaffirmed India's ownership of the water, stating, "The water is ours, and we will continue to keep contr ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 4: Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, reiterated the government's commitment to transforming Jammu & Kashmir into a global horticultural powerhouse, with a special emphasis on high-quality apple production. Addressing the 6th Convocation Ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K) in Srinagar on Friday, Chouhan outlined the government's strategic interventions aimed at making ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, JULY 4: Jammu and Kashmir is poised for a comprehensive transformation -- economically, socially, and politically -- and the youth must be at the forefront of this change through service, innovation, and leadership, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said today. Addressing the 6th Convocation Ceremony of Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir, Omar Abdullah called upon the graduating students to become active contributors to shaping the future of ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 04: A record 6,411 pilgrims departed Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp on Friday morning to undertake the annual ShriAmarnathYatra, marking the highest single-day turnout since the pilgrimage began two days ago. The yatristraveled in 291 vehicles under tight security arrangements. The convoy included escort vehicles and ambulances to ensure the safety and well-being of the devotees throughout the journey. On the first day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha had flagged off 5,892 pilgri ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, JULY 04: Thousands of Shia mourners participated in the 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar on Friday morning, marking the third consecutive year that the traditional religious practice has been revived along its historic route after a 35-year ban. The pre-dawn procession, which began at 5:00 am from Guru Bazar, passed through BudshahKadal and Maulana Azad Road before culminating at Dalgate. This iconic route, blocked off since the early 1990s due to security concerns, was officially ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 04: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) hosted the event 'Reimagining Livestock & Fisheries with Future Ready Farmers: Vision 2030' today. The event brought together policymakers, scientists, and farmers to chart a roadmap for sustainable development of Jammu & Kashmir's animal husbandry and fisheries sectors.As per a statement issued, the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh graced the oc ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, JULY 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Kashmir at Srinagar. Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the Chief Guest for the Convocation Ceremony. The Union Minister extended his best wishes to the graduating students on their new beginning. "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu Kashmir and Prosperous farming community is our resolve. The Government of India, under the leade ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 03: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday visited the SKIMS Hospital Soura on learning about the ill-health of the mother of People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti.The Chief Minister enquired about her health and wished her a speedy recovery. He also met the family members at the hospital. The CM was accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani. Director SKIMS Dr Ashraf Ganai and Medical Superintendent Dr Farooq Jan briefed the Chief Minister about her health condi ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 03: The Communist Party of India (Jammu and Kashmir) has called for the immediate restoration of statehood. It also alleged that the newly formed political alliance was "another attempt" by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to "install a proxy" in the valley. In a key meeting held at the party headquarters here, the CPI reiterated its demand for the restoration of statehood, a commitment repeatedly made by the central government on the floor of Parliament. "The government has even ...Read More >
Jammu, July 3: The inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival is set to take place at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar from August 21 to 23rd, marking a significant milestone in the country's growing sports calendar. The announcement was made by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Thursday.As per an official statement released Thursday by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the event, a part of the Khelo India series, follows the success of the first-ever ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann is set to expand his cabinet on Thursday, inducting AAP's Ludhiana West MLA, Sanjeev Arora.The last cabinet expansion took place in Sep last year.Arora's induction is likely to involve a reshuffling of portfolios, even though there is no clarity yet on the department to be allocated to him. The induction seems certain as Mann confirmed last week that the party would honour the promise made to the voters of Ludhiana West during campaigning -- of mak ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 2 Jul: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday claimed that the frontier state holds the distinction of being India's largest carbon sink, an ecological powerhouse playing a pivotal role in combating climate change and aiding the country's march toward net-zero emissions. In a social media post as part of his administration's 'Pema 3.0 - Year of Ref-orms and Growth' campaign, Khandu highlighted that Arunachal Pradesh contributes a remarkable 14.38 percent to India's total carbon seque ...Read More >
Jammu, July 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual ShriAmarnathJiYatra from the Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp, marking the formal beginning of this year's sacred pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Lord Shiva. Addressing the pilgrims and media at the occasion, LG Sinha extended his best wishes for a safe,peaceful, and spiritually enriching journey, describing the Yatra as a"journey of faith and self-discovery." "This sacred pilgrimag ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 02: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reiterated that border areas are the country's first line of defence and emphasised the Union Government's commitment to ensuring their development and access to basic facilities on par with the rest of India. Addressing a spiritual gathering at DaatiMaaDevSthanin village Changiya in Arnia, Jammu, LG Sinha lauded the unity and courage displayed by border villagers during challenging times, including recent security operations. Dur ...Read More >
Ramban, Jul 02: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chaudhary on Wednesday welcomed the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in Banihal, saying the region is witnessing a festival-like atmosphere, with people from all communities warmly welcoming pilgrims. Expressing hope, he said, "We will pray to Lord Bhola Shankar that next time we welcome these pilgrims to the state of J&K, not to a UT..." He praised the efforts of security forces and the administration and called the Omar Abdullah-led govern ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 02: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister NarendraModi, has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to promote job creation, enhance employability, and extend social security across all sectors, with a special focus on manufacturing. The scheme, with an outlay of nearly ₹1 lakh crore, aims to generate more than 3.5 crore jobs over the next two years, including 1.92 crore opportunities for first-time job seekers. Under the scheme, first-time employees registe ...Read More >
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